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The very best in music and film presentation - that's what you get with the MX151. Featuring the latest in HDMI technology with full support of 3D video pass-through, you'll see everything current Blu-ray discs™ have to offer. And when you combine the built-in Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding with the RoomPerfect™ room correction technology, which adjusts the audio signal to the specific acoustics of your space, the result is an enveloping audio experience that puts you in the center of the action.

Dual Zone feature allows you to play different media simultaneously in two separate rooms with independent program selection and control. The vast array of digital and analog inputs can be custom labeled for simplified system operation and matched in volume level for a smooth transition between sources. Assignable balance input and outputs, an analog phono section, bass and treble controls and optional processing up to 7.1 multi-channel using Dolby Pro Logic® IIx or DTS Neo:6 all enhance the two channel audio experience of the MX151.

The MX151's unprecedented flexibility allows custom system design and function for every environment. Control options include traditional IR-remote, web based GUI, and interfacing with all third party control systems. Audio options for up to 12 channels, multiple subwoofers, or bi-amping of speaker systems are built in.

RoomPerfect is a registered trademark and the RoomPerfect logo is a trademark of Lyngdorf Audio A/S.

Connectivity

7.1 Outputs Balanced

1
(6th & 7th channels are SBL & SBR)

7.1 Inputs Unbalanced

1

7.1 Outputs Unbalanced

1
(6th & 7th channels are SBL & SBR)

Stereo Inputs Balanced

2

Stereo Outputs Balanced

1

Stereo Inputs Unbalanced

9
(including Moving Magnet Phono)

Stereo Outputs Unbalanced

2

Digital Coaxial Input

4

Digital Optical Input

4

Digital Optical Output

0

AES/EBU Balanced Input

1

HDMI Input

5
Advanced HD audio processing, 3D Video Pass-Through

HDMI Output

1
Advanced HD audio processing, 3D Video Pass-Through

Component Input

5

Component Output

2

Composite Input

2

Composite Output

2

S-Video Input

2

S-Video Output

2

Subwoofer 2 Output

0

Max # of audio channels in Zone A

12

Additional Zone Outputs

Zone B: Analog stereo audio and component video

Advanced Connections

Ethernet Web interface GUI, USB Firmware update

Processing

Ultra Low Distortion (DSP Bypass)

0.005%

Dolby Processing

True HD/Digital, EX/ProLogic IIx

DTS Processing

HD Master & High Res. Audio/ES/96/24, Discrete & Matrix6.1, Neo:6

Pure Stereo DSP Bypass Mode

Yes

Video Scaling

None, transcode only to HDMI

Control

Third Party Control

RS232, Web IP, IR Input

Tone Controls

Bass and Treble

OSD Overlay on HDMI Output

Yes

Input-Output Format Indicators

9 in and 9 out

Control of McIntosh Sources

Yes, wired with data cables

General Specifications

Channel Formats

Stereo, 5.1, 7.1, Stereo Subwoofers

DSP Room Correction

RoomPerfect, 1/12 octave

Microphone and stand included

Yes

Network Features

Ethernet Control and Setup

Unique x-over Frequency, Each Speaker

Yes

Special Features

Up to 121 input capability, Front Stereo Bi-amp + LFE Sub

Apple Compatibility

Compatible with the following devices with the latest Apple OS installed.